Can anyone help me shower!

Dynamic wrote: At risk of being even thicker than ever, can anyone tell me where I could purchase a trigger shower head as suggested above?   I have looked on B&Q but they appear to be normal shower heads.   
Sorry for being dense.  Sue

At risk of sounding patronising (which I hope it doesn't) just put "Trigger shower head" into Amazon or eBay.

There are dozens to choose from.

Dave

Hre's the sort of thing. There are cheaper. Just google Trigger shower head for motorhome.

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Cymro

Screwfix

Check eBay for 'shattaf' much cheaper.
One example...

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Dynamic wrote: At risk of being even thicker than ever, can anyone tell me where I could purchase a trigger shower head as suggested above?   I have looked on B&Q but they appear to be normal shower heads.   
Sorry for being dense.  Sue

Try:

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( Repeat post- I only got Sue's original request- didn't see the replies until I refreshed the page)

Many thanks everyone. I said I was thick!

Dynamic wrote:Many thanks everyone. I said I was thick!

No..just the rest of us are Google Junkies. Much more intelligent to stay off it.

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I bought one of these instead of a new shower head. Really well made but I’ve noticed that the design restricts the volume of water coming through; it’s 2 spaces that open or close.  I assume that this doesn’t cause a problem?

Hi Sally

If you refer back to the photo in my earlier post, the one we have is virtually the same as yours, as you can see.

The flow restriction is illusory! Neither we nor the others who have fitted this item have had any trouble at all.

I think it's a better choice than a trigger spray head. You now have the option of fitting it as I did so it's next to the mixer tap, or you can fit it to the shower head and effectively have a trigger spray.

Be aware, ours needed an extra thin rubber washer to make a good seal. No-one else seems to have had that problem, so I think ours must be slightly faulty. It still works perfectly however, with the extra washer.

Dave

Thanks to Gromit's suggestion fitted one of thees at the shower head a couple of years ago, one of the best little mods we have ever done.

Means on the worcester/winchcombe I can use the shower to wash what little hair I have left in the sink and with an extension hose fitted, kept readily available, you can take the shower head outside to wash wetsuits, the dog. the wife or whatever. Great little addition, only downside is I think of Gromit every time I shower.

Gromit wrote:Hi Sally

If you refer back to the photo in my earlier post, the one we have is virtually the same as yours, as you can see.

The flow restriction is illusory! Neither we nor the others who have fitted this item have had any trouble at all.

I think it's a better choice than a trigger spray head. You now have the option of fitting it as I did so it's next to the mixer tap, or you can fit it to the shower head and effectively have a trigger spray.

Be aware, ours needed an extra thin rubber washer to make a good seal. No-one else seems to have had that problem, so I think ours must be slightly faulty. It still works perfectly however, with the extra washer.

Dave

Thank you Dave. 

I was very impressed with this one, as it came with a rubber washer and also a small roll of the white ptfe tape.

Plus you can’t beat Amazon Prime for helping you get through lockdown 

Sally

Sally wrote:[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]Hi everyone

I bought one of these instead of a new shower head. Really well made but I’ve noticed that the design restricts the volume of water coming through; it’s 2 spaces that open or close.  I assume that this doesn’t cause a problem?

That's the type I posted about, glad I could help.
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Richard

Slightly off topic but shower related . Has anyone tried Dock & Bay towels ? 
They are extremely light dry in minutes but more importantly dry you so well .
I was bought one a couple of years ago I have since added to the collection.
I have found them better than micro fibre . 
I understand the two men who started the business went on dragons den and 
Walked away with a investment. They are worth a look .

Always use the shower - did on caravans & now do in our Broadway.  It has one of those moving walls that form part of the shower when in use, plus a folding "glass" screen - so no clamy curtains.
There are two of us, tank is fine for two showers in a morning - but we do both follow the wet ourselves, turn off, soap/shampoo, rinse.  So you dont use much water.  DOnt have trouble adjusting temperature.
We tend not to bother dry the shower - just open the roof vent - if we remember.
We do have a pair of flip flops for stopping feet getting wet when using loo later in morning before shoer try has dried.

Huge thanks to Sally for asking this question and to all the other members’ hint and tips. As a result I purchased this 

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 and our van showering has been transformed!

hi, sorry to drag this thread up from the past but it's what I want to do on our Warwick. The "on off " valve as Gromit shows (page one) screwed to the whale mixer tap, then shower hose connected to it in line etc.
and rgermain shows above.
Just wanted to get the correct size so I can do the job in 2 minutes.
is it 3/8" 1/2" ?
Direct links to correct one on EBay anyone , much appreciated

This is almost identical to ours Babian. Only difference I can see is the lever shape . . . and it's now a bit cheaper than I paid!!

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thanks Gromit just ordered one should just screw on to whale mixer tap and inline with shower hose.
thanks again:up!:

OK - interesting post - AS Symbol 2020 - abut to be used for first time.. AS a n elderly female quickly learning technical, the team used to be - me management (accounts, planning and admin) and himself when with us "technical". Which of these would you buy or is there a better one that is dead simple to install that would be best for me to get?  Looks like apart from the dance of the 7 wet wipes we will all be taking showers on board so this is important info you are all imparting. Will have to try and see if collapsible bowl will take feet! . 
These are two valves I found but some of you may find more.


1.  YGSAT Shut Off Valve 1/2 Brass Shower Head Valve Water Saver Valve with Handle Lever G1/2 Water Flow Control Valve for Shower Head Hand Shower Universal Replacement



[size=19]2.Shower Flow Stop Valve Water Saving Shut Off Control Boats Caravan Motorhome Home LOWENERGIE £5.79 Amazon?
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Just adding to last posting - I found page 2 when I'd posted the questions but would still appreciate knowing what is the better choice. 

If I have understood this thread I need two things. A trigger head for the shower and the shut off valve lever to fit to the hose, is that correct?

Thanks

No you just need the shut off valve which simply screws in between the shower head and the flexible pipe. Best suggestion Gromit made for me means the shower head reaches the sink in the bathroom for hair washing.

Thanks to all and specially Gromit - just ordered it from Amazon - just need to fit it now which will be a first.

dead easy unscrew the shower head from the pipe then screw the tap to the pipe and screw the head back in the end. Don't forget the rubber washers job done. No tools needed

Gromit posted:


We never use the plugs in the shower tray plugholes. You can get a smell from them if the waste water tank begins to fester (as it will!) but the easy way to prevent that is to pour a pint or so of water, with a spot of disinfectant if you like, down each plughole. This forms a stench trap in the pipework and prevents the nasty niffs.

When you move on, the water on the pipes gets sloshed into the tank, so do this on arrival at a new site. It only takes a minute, and saves the problem Quilter had when her tray overflowed.


Can I ask - does that mean there are "S" bends" in the plumbing of the drain pipes. I didn't think there were as on a previous MH when a newbie I put green veg water drained down the sink and the smell from all the drain plug holes was niffy to say the least"


I can see that suggestion working if there are "S" bends fitted but otherwise????????

No, there are not. I fitted Whale one way valves on my shower drains which work fine. I also tried a CAK tanks Ptrap on the.basin trap which was a failure as it slowed the emptying too much leading to soap scum being left on the basin.